Sony Pocket Reader PRS300
Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS300 - $199.00 US
The Reader Pocket Edition™ lets you access up to 350 of your favorite books from anywhere. Its elegant, lightweight design is small enough to slip into a purse or jacket pocket, and features a 5" display with E Ink® paper-like screen technology for easy reading, even in direct sunlight. For added versatility, it supports multiple file formats including ePub and PDF, offering access to more books from more places, including The eBook Store from Sony and over half a million free public domain titles from Google
Elegant, lightweight design with
5” display The Reader Pocket Edition™ features a 5” display and an elegant, lightweight design that’s easy to slip into a purse or jacket pocket for convenient, on-the-go reading.
Open format provides access to books from various sources Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at ebookstore.sony.com, check out books from public libraries, access over half a million free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publisher.
Read in multiple formats, including ePub and PDF
The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files8 (headphones required and sold separately).
Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac.
The Reader Pocket Edition™ supports Adobe® PDF, Microsoft® Word, BBeB® Book and other text file formats, as well as ePub/ACS4 and connection with Adobe Digital Editions4. You can even play back unsecured MP3 and AAC audio files8 (headphones required and sold separately).
Paper-like display for easy, natural reading
The Reader Pocket Edition™ utilizes E Ink® Vizplex screen technology to deliver an amazing, paper-like display that’s more like ink on paper and fully readable in direct sunlight.
Quick page turns and high contrast ratio
Quick page turns let you read at a natural pace, while a high contrast ratio helps ensure your favorite books are easily readable, even in direct sunlight.
Intuitive eBook Library software for PC and Mac
eBook Library 3.0 software makes it easy to download eBooks, manage your collection, and transfer titles to your Reader Pocket Edition™. eBook Library 3.0 software works with both PC and Mac.
Features & Benefits
Many formats:
Open format provides access to books from various sources Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at The eBook Store from Sony, check out books from public libraries, access over half a million free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers.
Five Different Fonts:
The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability
Easy file Transfer & Charge:
Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Pocket Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Single Battery Charge Lasts Two Weeks:
Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.
Built In Dictionary:
A handy search function lets you look up words in the built-in Oxford American English Dictionary
From Wikipedia:
Reader Pocket Edition Known as the "Pocket Edition," the PRS-300 was announced at the same time as the touch-screen PRS-600. It is meant to be the entry-level reader device, priced below the competition at US$199. It has a smaller screen than the PRS-600, no touch interface, no mp3 audio or expandable memory. It has a similar interface to the PRS-500 and PRS-505.
Open format provides access to books from various sources Enjoy access to a wider number of books from a wider number of places. By supporting both industry standard formats, ePub and PDF, you can access books at The eBook Store from Sony, check out books from public libraries, access over half a million free public domain titles from Google, as well as sharing sites, online aggregators and personal publishers.
Five Different Fonts:
The Reader Pocket Edition™ offers you the ability to resize text. Choose from five adjustable font sizes to improve readability
Easy file Transfer & Charge:
Transfer eBooks and charge your Reader Pocket Edition™ using a single USB 2.0 cable.
Single Battery Charge Lasts Two Weeks:
Enjoy up to two full weeks of reading (7,500 continuous page turns) on a single battery charge1.
Built In Dictionary:
A handy search function lets you look up words in the built-in Oxford American English Dictionary
From Wikipedia:
Reader Pocket Edition Known as the "Pocket Edition," the PRS-300 was announced at the same time as the touch-screen PRS-600. It is meant to be the entry-level reader device, priced below the competition at US$199. It has a smaller screen than the PRS-600, no touch interface, no mp3 audio or expandable memory. It has a similar interface to the PRS-500 and PRS-505.
Technical Specifications
Display Screen Size
Vizplex 5 inches
Resolution
800 x 600 pixels
Gray Scale
8-levels gray scale
Operating Conditions Operating Temperature
41 to 95 F
Power Battery Type
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery DC3.7 V
AC Power DC 5.2 V
Battery Life (Approx)
7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns, 6,800 (EPUB) Continuous page turns
Media Formats Supported Unsecured Text
EPUB file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected)
BBeB Book (Non DRM/ PRS DRM protected)
PDF file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected)
DRM Text
Text file
RTF file
Word file (unsecured)
System Requirements Processor i.MX1L
Weight Approx. 7.76 oz
Measurements
6.2 x 4.2 x .2 inches (LxWxD)
Supplied Accessories USB Cable
Neoprene Sleeve
Quick Start Flyers
Vizplex 5 inches
Resolution
800 x 600 pixels
Gray Scale
8-levels gray scale
Operating Conditions Operating Temperature
41 to 95 F
Power Battery Type
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion
Battery DC3.7 V
AC Power DC 5.2 V
Battery Life (Approx)
7,500 (BBeB Book) Continuous page turns, 6,800 (EPUB) Continuous page turns
Media Formats Supported Unsecured Text
EPUB file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected)
BBeB Book (Non DRM/ PRS DRM protected)
PDF file (Non DRM/ Adobe DRM protected)
DRM Text
Text file
RTF file
Word file (unsecured)
System Requirements Processor i.MX1L
Weight Approx. 7.76 oz
Measurements
6.2 x 4.2 x .2 inches (LxWxD)
Supplied Accessories USB Cable
Neoprene Sleeve
Quick Start Flyers
